Bernard Ahiafor
Bernard Ahiafor is a prominent Ghanaian politician serving as the Chairman of the Appointments Committee. He gained attention during a vetting session when a confrontation with Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin led to the abrupt termination of the proceedings.
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The First Deputy Speaker, Bernard Ahiafor, who presided over proceedings, announced that he had withdrawn the referral of the Minority Leader.
‘Heavily hurt’ Muntaka accepts Afenyo-Markin's apology after fraud claims withdrawn
Ghana· 2026-03-05
Presiding over proceedings, the First Deputy Speaker, Bernard Ahiafor, ruled that the matter be referred to the Privileges Committee for investigation and report.
Afenyo-Markin referred to Privileges Committee over security recruitment claimsGhana· 2026-03-04
The financial statements were signed by Board Chairman Bernard Ahiafor, MP.
SIC Insurance reports GH¢69.5m profit for 2025Ghana· 2026-02-12
The First Deputy Speaker and MP for Akatsi South, Bernard Ahiafor, read the closing address on behalf of the Speaker.
Speaker commends MPs for consensus-building as House adjourns sine dieGhana· 2025-08-05
Chairman Bernard Ahiafor stated that the Committee found all nominees competent and suitable.
Parliament approves four Deputy Ministers after consensus reportGhana· 2025-07-30
Mr. Bernard Ahiafor, the First Deputy Speaker, was involved in the proceedings regarding the adjournment.
Parliament adjourns sitting in honour of late Akwatia MP Ernest Yaw KumiGhana· 2025-07-07
Bernard Ahiafor, the MP for Akatsi South and First Deputy Speaker, commented on Nitiwul's remarks during the parliamentary debate.
If you have a protruding stomach, you're sick - Dominic NitiwulGhana· 2025-07-03
Bernard Ahiafor is the Chairman of the Appointments Committee who moved the motion for the approval of the nominees.
Parliament approves President’s 7 nominees to Supreme CourtGhana· 2025-06-25
The Chairman of the Vetting Committee, Bernard Ahiafor, praised Justice Mensah for his rich CV during the vetting process.
Supreme Court judges should be pegged at 20 — Justice MensahGhana· 2025-06-18
First Deputy Speaker Bernard Ahiafor ruled that a three-day pre-laying process must be observed.
Lands Minister revokes all small-scale mining licences issued after December 7, 2024Ghana· 2025-03-19
Bernard Ahiafor blocked a motion to investigate the termination of public service appointments.
First Deputy Speaker blocks probe into mass dismissal of public servantsGhana· 2025-03-07
Bernard Ahiafor is the Chairman of the Appointments Committee who overruled a question during the vetting.
Appointments Committee vetting of Justice Minister ends abruptly after exchange between Chairman and Minority LeaderGhana· 2025-02-26